Nuclear Reactor Technician I or Nuclear Reactor Technician II - Oconee Nuclear Station

Duke Energy Corporation; Seneca (SC); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Relocation assistance provided

Resumo da oferta

Duke Energy Corporation is seeking a Nuclear Reactor Technician I or II to support reactor head disassembly/reassembly, fuel handling, and dry cask storage activities. The role requires basic mechanical maintenance skills and the ability to work as part of a team in a nuclear power plant environment.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, with II requiring 1.5 years related experience. Travel up to 25-50% may be required and a MASS test must be passed.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or GED is required for Nuclear Reactor Technician I.
• Nuclear Reactor Technician II requires HS diploma and 1.5 years of directly related experience.
• Demonstrated computer skills and basic technical writing may be beneficial for the role.

Responsabilidades

• Develop proficiency in rigging and lifting and other mechanical maintenance tasks.
• Learn general maintenance procedures, manuals, drawings, and related codes.
• Read and interpret basic mechanical drawings, work orders, and plans.
• Maintain good housekeeping and ensure no reportable incidents within the area.
• Develop proficiency with machine shop tools and computers.
• Use corrective action, clearance, and work order systems.
• Follow all safety and environmental policies.

Conhecimentos

Leadership ability

Diagnostic and analytical skills

Rigging and lifting

Computer skills

Mechanical maintenance

Teamwork

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

Two-year technical school degree in electrical/electronic engineering technology or equivalent

1.5 years of directly related experience (Nuclear)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy”.

Basic/Required Qualifications

Important Application Submission Information

In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy”.

Nuclear Reactor Technician I or Nuclear Reactor Technician II

Summary

The Reactor Service Maintenance Technician assists in performing reactor head disassembly/reassembly activities, fuel handling activities, and dry cask storage activities. The Reactor Services Technician is responsible for basic aspects of power plant mechanical maintenance. Experience performing reactor vessel disassembly and reassembly, dry fuel storage, rigging, crane operation, and equipment preventative maintenance work while not required is highly desirable. The ability to function as part of a team in performing high quality maintenance and repair of nuclear plant equipment and ability to perform independent work is required.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop proficiency in rigging and lifting and other mechanical maintenance functions
• Gain general knowledge of equipment maintenance procedures, instruction manuals, drawings, codes & other job requirements
• Read and interpret basic mechanical drawings, work orders, and/or plans
• Maintain good housekeeping standards on a continual basis and ensure no reportable incidents regarding housekeeping occur within the area of responsibility
• Develop proficiency in the proper use of machine shop tools, and personal computers
• Utilize the corrective action program, clearance program, and the work order processing system
• Understand and follow all applicable safety and environmental policies

Working Conditions

• Work extended hours and various shifts\
• Work in Respirators and/or PAPR’s
• Climb ladders and stairs
• Work at heights
• May be required to work weekends, overtime or be on-call to support plant

Basic/Required Qualifications

Nuclear Reactor Technician I

• High School Diploma or GED

Nuclear Reactor Technician II

• High School Diploma or GED
• One and one-half (1½) years of directly related experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Two-year technical school degree electrical/electronic engineering technology or equivalent experience or training (e.g. Military)
• Experienced Fuel Mover
• Electrical work experience
• Prior nuclear power plant experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills (e‑mail applications, word processes, spreadsheets, database, etc.
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Demonstrated diagnostic and analytical skills
• Prior experience in rigging and lifting
• Prior experience in Reactor Head disassembly/reassembly activities
• Prior experience in Fuel Handling activities
• Prior experience in Dry Cask Storage Activities

Specific Requirements

• This role requires the use of weight rated equipment, with max ratings ranging from 275lbs to 325lbs, in order to meet the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to successfully pass the Power Plant Maintenance Positions Selection System (MASS) test
• Ability to successfully pass basic Maintenance Training
• Ability to gain and maintain nuclear access
• Ability to gain and maintain Respirator/SCBA certification
• Mandatory hearing protection program
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Requires travel to support Fleet Outages and Dry Cask Campaigns (25-50%)
• Basic technical writing skills as well as basic computer skills
• Obtain and Maintain qualifications necessary to disassemble and reassemble a nuclear reactor
• Obtain and Maintain qualifications necessary to move nuclear fuel and nuclear fuel components

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.